Kimmmmayhew said
I was wondering if I'll ever get off my meds. I'm on Epival, Bupropion, Risperidol and Zyprexa. I sleep too much and my metabolism is way slower. Ive been on the meds nearly three years.Tell me good news, someone! My psychiatrist says "maybe".

Austin said
The first step to getting appropriate treatment, for depression or any emotional problem, is a complete psychological evaluation to determine whether you have a depressive illness, and if so, what type of depression. Consultation with a psychologist will include a review of your physical health history. Some medications as well as some medical conditions can cause symptoms of depression, so your psychologist will ask your family physician to rule out these possibilities if other physical symptoms are evident. Lastly, the psychological diagnostic evaluation will include a mental status examination to assess the full range of psychological symptoms and problems. This will help identify any other psychological problems that might be present, and will help determine the most appropriate treatment for you. Treatment choice will depend on the outcome of the evaluation. Most people do well with psychotherapy, but some require treatment with antidepressants in addition to psychotherapy. Medication can allow you to to gain relatively quick symptom relief, if you are experiencing severe and disabling symptoms. However, medication does not "cure" the depression, it only treats the symptoms. If you are depressed, you need psychotherapy to help you to learn more effective ways to deal with life's problems, and to change the negative thoughts and attitudes that have caused you to develop depression.

Eric said
Well, as much as I would love to give you good news right now, I'm afriad I cannot. While anything can happen, and there is a chance that your medication may be lessened, I'm afraid that there is not a very good chance you will be completely off your meds.Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.